When will the leaves stop falling???

We've got these two crazy trees in our yard that are literally the last in the neighborhood (more like the last in Columbus) to lose their leaves. While everyone else's lawns are all neat and tidy with lawn bags bursting with leaves sitting on the curb awaiting collection, our lawn is filled with leaves, our lawn bags are filled with leaves, and I swear that our trees are filled with leaves. When will it end? Last year we were still raking in January...JANUARY, people!!!

In the meantime, I suppose it provides some good playtime for kids and mutts.




And here are a couple photos from our Thanksgiving bonanza:

All eyes on me and the mashed potatoes!


Stella and her buddy Avery share dessert.